Tractor Kings will play their record release show in Champaign at The Cowboy Monkey on Saturday, April 16th with Rebecca Rego (solo), Bart Crow (Austin TX), and Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts. ]]>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:16:00 CDTTractor Kings drop new single, prep full length
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A long-awaited new song from Tractor Kings is streaming on the band's Bandcamp page. "Ocean Goes Deep" is the first single from Tractor Kings' upcoming Spur Records full-length, Code, which will be released in March 2016.

]]>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:12:00 CSTParasol's new CDR replicator is so purple
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We've just booted up our new CDR replicator and are ready to run small batch, full-color, printed CDs for your next show, tour, or promo mailing. Quick turnaround, local delivery, and several different packaging options. We also have a nice printer that kicks out 11" x 17" posters, fliers, or handbills. Check out all the details, including pricing, right here. ]]>Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:12:00 CDTMud Records co-releases Withershins' new album
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* Mt Fuji in Blue album release * Collaboration with Parasol Label Group* Tour with Italy's Neiv in August* Stream new single "Aquamarine" (listen)

Withershins follow-up their 2012 full-length Silver Cities with new album Mt Fuji in Blue which will be released on DLP vinyl, CD and digital download on August 12th.

In early June the band completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to help fund the DLP vinyl pressing. Backers will be receiving downloads of the band's previous album's remaster, mixtapes made by the band, typed lyrics booklets, t-shirts, Mt Fuji demos, and recorded covers of backers' choosing, amongst other goodies.

Withershins and Heirship Records will be collaborating with Parasol Label Group's local music imprint Mud Records on the CD and digital formats.

First single from Mt Fuji in Blue is entitled "Aquamarine", and is available for streaming now. Those fans who kicked in on the Kickstarter or who pre-order the album via Bandcamp will receive a download of "Aquamarine".

After a weekend of shows with fellow Parasol artist Elsinore in July, Withershins will embark on a longer Midwest tour with likeminded Italian shoegazers Neiv in August, culminating with a hometown show in downtown Champaign at Mike N Molly's with local dream-surfers Common Loon on August 16th.

The band's self-titled debut album will be released on April 8th and feature all new sounds from New Ruin's co-founder J Caleb Means and his bride-to-be, Lindsay Barr, recorded in Caleb's home studio, with help from his former New Ruins bandmates Andy Davidson, Roy Ewing, and Paul Chastain.

Look for a two-song single March 11th via the band's Bandcamp page (available March 25th across all other digital services), featuring first single "Crystal Balls" and an exclusive, non-album b-side. Pre-order for the full-length CD and digital album will begin March 11th.

The band's C-U record release show is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, at the Cowboy Monkey, with special guests Withershins and Suns, preceded by a handful of regional dates in April:

The Wicked Walls live band features Means' former New Ruins bandmate Andy Davidson on bass, Justin Gee (Chemicals) on guitar, Scott Kimble (Terminus Victor) on drums, and Lindsey (You in Midair) on keyboards and vocals.

]]>Fri, 21 Feb 2014 11:22:00 CSTAdvance review of Mazes new album over at MVRemix
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MVRemix took the first shot at Mazes Blazes:

"Mazes are a band specially built for pop music. Featuring ex-members of local mainstay’s the 1900′s and Office, their alchemically-rich musical brew hath emerged as some sort of folk-hipster-Voltron. You know? Like when five separate but cool musicians join together and form an even cooler & taller thing, except instead of wielding a space sword, it just walks around, whistling in dusted jeans..." ]]>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:47:00 CDTThe Rave feature/interview in the News-Gazette
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The Rave were interviewed in this past Sunday's News-Gazette Entertainment section. Thanks to Art Beat reporter Melissa Merlie for the story. If it becomes available online of course we will get a link passed around. ]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:44:00 CDTNew Mas Rapido album ships next week!
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New album from old friends! Seattle duo Frank Bednash & Donna Esposito release their fourth full-length under the Mas Rapido banner, and Girls vs. Boys is chock full of all the guitar-pop supremo that a girl or boy could want. Before Mas Rapido Frank & Donna also gave us Toothpaste 2000 and before that Cowboy & Spin Girl! Over two decades of awesome pop music. ]]>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:02:00 CDTHathaways new album & record release show details
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Hathaways' new album will be released locally well ahead of the official, worldwide release date of June 12th. Their Record Release Party is Saturday, April 14th at Cowboy Monkey, with special guests That's No Moon and Evil Tents, and you'll be able to grab a copy of their new album, The Parasol Sessions Volume One, on CD and/or Limited Edition LP at the show.

]]>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:22:00 CDTHidden Agenda expands Black Cab's 'Call Signs' for US release in June
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We'll be releasing Australian electro-rock duo Black Cab's album Call Signs as a US-only DCD on Hidden Agenda Records later this Spring. The album will include a live on radio session the band recorded for Melbourne 3RRR Radio last year. ]]>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:23:00 CDT